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Doris Wolf is an Associate Professor at the University of Winnipeg, holding a co-appointment in the Department of English and the Access Programs within the Faculty of Education. She is a key member of the Six Seasons of the Asiniskaw Ῑthiniwak project, which supports cultural resurgence efforts of the Rocky Cree people in central northern Canada. This initiative is funded by a large SSHRC Partnership Grant, and Dr. Wolf leads curriculum development for middle years educators, creating resources to integrate Indigenous graphic narratives and picture books into classrooms.
Her research and teaching focus on young people’s texts and cultures, Indigenous children’s literature, graphic narratives, Canadian literature, and life writing. She has contributed to projects examining decolonization through emotion in children’s texts, historical trauma in Indigenous residential school narratives, and the ethical portrayal of perpetrators in WWII literature for young adults.
While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly through the Six Seasons project, which bridges Indigenous knowledge systems with educational frameworks. Her publications include articles on cultural representation and curriculum resources for educators, such as teacher’s guides for Amō’s Sapotawan and Pīsim Finds Her Miskanaw.
In advising and grants, Dr. Wolf has developed educational tools for cultural resurgence and historical reconciliation. She collaborates with Indigenous communities and scholars through the Six Seasons project, ensuring resources align with grassroots needs. Her role in the curriculum team underscores her commitment to transforming educational practices to honor Indigenous perspectives.
She is affiliated with the Six Seasons project’s interdisciplinary team, working closely with Connie Wyatt Anderson, Margaret Dumas, and Renee Gillis on curriculum development. This team produces accessible materials for educators, reflecting her dedication to bridging academic research with practical classroom applications.
